Callahan County

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

Members of the Callahan County Historical Commission met on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00pm. Chairman Amy Hart led the meeting with thirteen members and two guests present.
The Corn Road historical marker on the Berry ranch in Clyde continues to progress towards replacing the stolen marker. The text has been approved by the Texas Historical Commission. We are now awaiting the marker to be sent which could take up to 45 days.
New historical marker possibilities were discussed including the American Legion Halls in Cross Plains and Baird. Information will be gathered in preparation of the paperwork required by the state of Texas so that the text can be written and submitted to the state.
Another potential marker is the Longhorn Studio in downtown Clyde. We are pursuing information including the original date of operation. Several iconic musical artists have made use of the recording facilities at the studio. It is currently operating as Wonderland Records. Any information and photos or documents would be helpful in the pursuit of the official marker.
Our next meeting will be July 14 at the Putnam Community Center.
Shaula Patton

04/22/2026

Public Service Announcement:

Following multiple inquiries from concerned citizens and consultation with the Secretary of State and the County Attorney’s Office, it has been determined that Callahan County does not have the authority to conduct the City of Cross Plains election on May 2, 2026. Accordingly, the County will not be entering into a contract with the City of Cross Plains for this election.

04/22/2026

Effective today, April 22, 2026, County Road 100 will be closed from County Road 107 westward to the Taylor County line until further notice.

04/14/2026

*****. ADVANCE NOTICE *****
If anyone sees Baird VFD trucks at the Courthouse Wednesday evening (April 15), there is no emergency!!
The Baird firemen will be having a walk-thru of the building and using this opportunity as a training exercise. We appreciate their dedication to protecting & serving the community!👍🏻

04/06/2026

🔥✅Due to the significant rainfall, the County BURN BAN has been LIFTED as of Monday, 4/6.
Although the burn ban is no longer in effect, citizens are strongly encouraged to continue exercising caution when conducting any outdoor burning. Weather conditions can change quickly, and fires may still pose a risk if not properly managed. Thank you for your awareness and consideration in helping protect our county.

04/02/2026

In observance of Good Friday, Callahan County offices will be closed on Friday, April 3rd. We hope you all have a great Easter weekend!

03/31/2026

The Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 is currently taking applications for employment for a full-time court clerk. Click the link below to view the full job description and application.
https://www.callahancounty.org/page/callahan.Jobs.Openings

03/27/2026

🚨Our office has received multiple reports of individuals receiving fraudulent calls and text messages claiming to be a Sergeant from the Sheriff’s Office. These scammers state that there is an outstanding “failure to appear” case and demand payment over the phone or through a link.

In some cases, the caller provides fake badge numbers and names of judges to appear legitimate. Please be aware: these names and badge numbers are NOT valid, and these communications are not from our office.

We will NEVER request payment over the phone or by text message. If you receive a suspicious call or message, do not respond or provide any personal or financial information.

If you have questions or would like to verify a communication, please contact the Sheriff’s Office directly at 325-854-1444.

Please share this information to help protect others in our community.

03/19/2026

The Callahan County Commissioners’ Court officially passed a Resolution OPPOSING the proposed ONCOR “Dinosaur–Longshore” 765 kV transmission line routes through Callahan County.
This action reflects the concerns voiced by our landowners and residents regarding potential impacts to private property, infrastructure, public safety communications, and the overall wellbeing of our county.
A copy of the submitted letter and full Resolution is attached to this post and available on the County website homepage for public review. For physical copies, please visit the County Clerk's office at the Courthouse TOB.
We encourage all citizens to stay informed and engaged as this process continues.